Shameek Godara
Biography
Publications
Shameek Godara is an advisor at the Norwegian Embassy in Australia, specialising in international relations, trade, culture, and policy. He holds a Master’s degree from the Australian National University in International Relations and is based in Canberra. Views expressed are his own. Connect on LinkedIn.
Resilience diplomacy: The quiet contest shaping the Indo-Pacific
For middle powers, the ability to help partners withstand shocks may prove more valuable than raw strength.
The age of alliances is ending, with hedging the rule of order
In times of war and transition, necessity overwhelms virtue. And was ever thus.
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: A domestic deal with Indo-Pacific consequences
America’s new act reinforces the reality that internal choices are rarely contained within borders.
Critical minerals at a critical moment: Testing the Quad’s resolve
The Washington meeting highlighted supply chain ambitions while US tariffs and defence spending disputes create obstacles in the group.
